Which is a person more likely to see in their lifetime? Why? (pick all that apply)

the Earth casts a larger shadow on the moon and anyone during the night side of Earth can see it

the moon casts a larger shadow on the Earth, and anyone during the day side of Earth can see it

Why do we only ever see one side of the moon?

the moon's rotation and revolution around Earth are the same

the moon's rotation is the same as Earth's rotation

the moon's revolution is the same as Earth's rotation

the moon's revolution is the same as Earth's revolution

What direction does the moon rotate and revolve?

rotate - counterclockwise, revolve - counterclockwise

rotate - clockwise, revolve - clockwise

rotate - clockwise, revolve - counterclockwise

rotate - counterclockwise, revolve - clockwise

Which lasts longer a solar or lunar eclipse?

they last the same amount of time

What do scientists study to learn about the inside of the moon? What tool do they use? Select all that apply.

rock samples from drilled holes

What are the reasons the atmosphere on the moon would not be possible for human life? Choose all that apply.

no protection from solar radiation or meteor strikes

the atmosphere is not thick enough to keep livable temperatures

there isn't enough carbon dioxide

What do we know about the moon according to the Bible? Select all that apply.

it is the lesser light to rule the night

it was created by cosmic chance

it is not mathmatically precise

Why does the moon have a nearly perfect spherical shape?

its magnetic field pulls its equator inward

How did lunar mountains appear? Choose all that apply!

uplift mountains from lunar tectonic forces

What is the near side of the moon?

the side we always see (facing towards Earth)

the side we never see (facing away from Earth)

the side facing the sun reflecting the light

the side facing away from the sun in the shadows

What is the far side of the moon?

the side we never see (facing away from Earth)

the side we always see (facing towards Earth)

the side facing the sun reflecting the light

the side facing away from the sun in the shadows

What is the dark side of the moon?

the side facing away from the sun in the shadows

the side we never see (facing away from Earth)

the side we always see (facing towards Earth)

the side facing the sun reflecting the light

What is the light side of the moon?

the side facing the sun reflecting the light

the side we never see (facing away from Earth)

the side we always see (facing towards Earth)

the side facing away from the sun in the shadows

How does the sun move? Choose all that apply!

it revolves around the center of the galaxy

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The MOON...

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What is it called when all of the Moon's surface that faces Earth is lit up?

What phase is when the moon is between Earth and the Sun and cannot be seen?

What is it called when the amount of the moon's lighted surface seen on Earth increases? (aka illumination increases)

What is it called when the amount of the moon's lighted surface that can be seen from earth gets smaller (illumination descreases)?

What is it called when the moon temporarily blocks the sunlight reaching Earth?

What is it called when Earth's shadow falls on the moon?

What are the dark-colored, relatively flat areas on the Moon, (aka lava flooded plain)?

What are hollow areas that have circular walls on the moon?

_ is the lighter out portion of the moon's shadow and the is the darker inner shadow that the moon casts during a solar eclipse.

Why does the moon shine?

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What is it called when all of the Moon's surface that faces Earth is lit up?

What phase is when the moon is between Earth and the Sun and cannot be seen?

What is it called when the amount of the moon's lighted surface seen on Earth increases? (aka illumination increases)

What is it called when the amount of the moon's lighted surface that can be seen from earth gets smaller (illumination descreases)?

What is it called when the moon temporarily blocks the sunlight reaching Earth?

What is it called when Earth's shadow falls on the moon?

What are the dark-colored, relatively flat areas on the Moon, (aka lava flooded plain)?

What are hollow areas that have circular walls on the moon?

___________ is the lighter out portion of the moon's shadow and the __________ is the darker inner shadow that the moon casts during a solar eclipse.

Why does the moon shine?

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_ is the lighter out portion of the moon's shadow and the is the darker inner shadow that the moon casts during a solar eclipse.